Estudios económicos https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee <p>Estudios económicos [es 'tu ð̞ i̯os e ko 'no mi kos] is an academic journal dedicated to the publication of original scientific articles, committed to ethical standards and good editorial practices. We recommend reading the specific policies for each section in <a href="https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/about">About the Journal and Policies</a>.</p> <p>Authors are not required to pay for revision or publication, and the editorial team agrees to disseminate the material using the OAI-PMH facilities. The material in the journal is published under the CC BY-NC 4.0 licence. All submissions undergo a triple-blind external peer review process.</p> <p>Print ISSN: 0425-368X<br />E-ISSN: 2525-1295</p> <p>In 2024, the average evaluation period was 1.76 months (Submission to first decision: 10 days).</p> <p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">More statistics are in the <em>Metrics</em> of the top menu.</span></p> EdiUNS es-ES Estudios económicos 0425-368X <p>The authors who publish in Estudios económicos agree to the following terms:</p> <p>The authors retain copyright and guarantee to the journal the right to be the first to publish the work as well as licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license, which allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the authorship of the work and initial publication in this journal.</p> <p>Authors may separately enter into additional agreements for non-exclusive distribution of the version of the work published in the journal (e.g., placing it in an institutional repository or publishing it in a book) with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.</p> <p>Authors are allowed and encouraged to disseminate their work electronically (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their own website) before and during the submission process, as this can lead to productive exchanges as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.</p> Distributive impact of income transfers: New estimates for Argentina https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4687 <p>This paper assesses the distributive impact of income transfer programs (ITPs) at the national level in Argentina for the year 2022. The paper extends the available estimates in several directions: it covers all the main ITPs in the country, proposes a more careful identification of the beneficiaries of each program, and uses income estimates adjusted for underreporting to calculate the incidence results. Taken together, the estimates provide a more updated and accurate picture of the direct distributional impact of social policies in Argentina.</p> Leonardo Gasparini Iván Albina Luis Laguinge Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 5 33 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4687 Migratory flows from Central America to Mexico: An economic perspective https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4910 <p>This study analyzes the effect of economic and labor variables in Mexico on migratory flows from Central America. The Global Economic Activity Indicator and an aggregated Real Remuneration Index are employed, along with a migration control variable and an autoregressive component to assess the presence of an inertial effect on migratory flows. Using data from the National Institute of Geography and Statistics and the National Institute of Migration, a time series regression model is estimated based on a single-equation cointegration methodology for the period 2007-2019. The results indicate that migratory flows are closely and positively associated with the dynamics of the destination country’s economic cycle and working conditions, particularly in terms of wages. Additionally, migratory control policies are found to reduce flows, though their effect is less significant than that of economic performance indicators.</p> Oscar Barragan Arroyo Rogelio Varela Llamas Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 34 57 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4910 Risk of high school dropout: Shared and distinct factors among men and women https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/5069 <p>The high school enrollment rate has increased significantly in recent years in Argentina. However, many of those who now reach this level are unable to complete it. Based on data from the Permanent Household Survey (EPH) for the period 2003-2023, this study examines whether the factors influencing the probability of high school dropout among youth aged 16 to 19 differ between men and women. A logistic regression model is employed to analyze the relationship between this probability and the characteristics of the individuals and their households for each gender. The findings reveal that women who are in a relationship or married are more likely to discontinue high school education compared to men. In addition, men’s active <span lang="en-US">participation in the labor market—whether through full-time work or job seeking—has a greater impact on their dropout than it does for women in similar circumstances.</span></p> Cecilia Adrogué Eugenia Orlicki Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 58 79 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.5069 Analyzing the multidimensional structure of poverty in Argentine households https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/5235 <p>A key issue in the design of multidimensional poverty measures is whether they should include a monetary poverty indicator. A common argument for treating income poverty separately from non-monetary poverty is that they reflect distinct dimensions of the phenomenon. This study explores the multidimensional structure of poverty in Argentina and assesses whether monetary poverty should be considered an additional indicator of multidimensional poverty using generalized structural equation modeling (GSEM). Drawing on categorical data from the Permanent Household Survey (EPH), it applies a generalized confirmatory factor analysis (GCFA) model and a GSEM with a second-order factor. The GCFA assumes that monetary poverty constitutes a dimension of poverty, while the GSEM posits that monetary poverty causes non-monetary poverty. The findings indicate that both models fit the data well; however, the results more strongly support the view that non-monetary factors serve as indicators of a higher-order dimension and that non-monetary poverty, as a whole, is driven by monetary poverty. Furthermore, the results reveal that monetary poverty is not a perfect predictor of non-monetary poverty, as its indicators capture different aspects of the phenomenon. These findings highlight the need for public policies that not only target monetary poverty but also incorporate specific strategies to address non-monetary deprivation, fostering a more comprehensive and effective approach to reducing multidimensional poverty in Argentina.</p> Adrián Moneta Pizarro Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 80 105 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.5235 Payment mechanisms for financing elderly healthcare: The case of the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4543 <p>This study aimed to describe the payment mechanisms that can be implemented in contracts between providers and funders in the healthcare market and to examine those adopted by the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners (INSSJyP) between 2004 and 2017. The literature widely supports the use of mixed payment mechanisms that combine the benefits and reduce the disadvantages of each mechanism. Between 2004 and 2013, the INSSJyP implemented an integrated capitated system with service provision incentives, which helped mitigate the risk of undersupply. In 2013, the institute shifted to a fee-for-service model, and in April 2017, it returned to a capitated-based system. The payment mechanisms adopted between 2013 and 2017 diverged from the mixed models recommended in the economic literature.</p> Juan Marcelo Virdis María Eugenia Elorza Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 106 119 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4543 Business incubators in Santa Catarina (Brazil): A study on the relationship between financial resources and development https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4602 <p class="PARRAFO-RESUMEN-EE" lang="es-ES"><span lang="en-US">This study investigated the relationship between financial resources provided by the Foundation for Research and Innovation Support of the State of Santa Catarina (FAPESC) and the performance of business incubators in the region. The analysis focused on the impact of these resources on the growth, sustainability, and effectiveness of 26 FAPESC-funded incubators during 2021 and 2022. Employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and resource distribution mapping, the study revealed significant variability in the amounts received, the number of incubated companies, and their operational timelines. The Greater Florianópolis area emerged as a strategic hub for technological enterprises, receiving substantial investments. The findings underscore the crucial role of FAPESC funding in fostering the growth and sustainability of Santa Catarina’s incubators, while acknowledging the potential influence of additional factors on these outcomes.</span></p> Aline Luiza Brusco Pletsch Sérgio Begnini Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 120 150 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4602 Market definition through supply and demand estimations https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4898 <p>This paper presents a methodology for market definition based on supply and demand estimations. This methodology is a<span lang="en-US">pplied to the dishwashing detergent industry in Argentina, using data from the period 2022-2023. The results are compared with those derived from demand-only estimations, concluding that two distinct relevant markets can be identified in Argentina: one comprising the two leading detergent brands and another encompassing all remaining brands.</span></p> Germán Coloma Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 151 179 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4898 Per capita income in the formal sector and hospitalizations rates due to waterborne diseases: Evidence from Minas Gerais, Brazil https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4845 <p><span lang="en-US">This paper analyzes the relationship between per capita income in the formal sector and hospitalization rates due to waterborne diseases in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from 2002 to 2017. Using municipal data from the Minas Gerais Social Responsibility Index (IMRS) of the Joã</span><span lang="en-US">o Pinheiro Foundation (FJP), a dynamic panel data model was estimated. The findings indicate that higher per capita income in the formal sector is related to a lower hospitalization rate for these diseases. These results highlight the importance of implementing public policies aimed at increasing income levels, improving sanitation infrastructure, and enhancing access to health services.</span></p> Beatriz Helena Terloni Evandro Camargos Teixeira Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 180 198 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4845 Revitalizing Japan’s economic landscape: Navigating challenges and embracing innovation https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4924 <p>This comprehensive analysis explores Japan’s recent economic downturn, the loss of its global economic ranking, and the multifaceted challenges it faces. The study traces Japan’s rise during the 1970s and 1980s, the subsequent “lost decades”, the recent recession, shifts in global rankings, currency dynamics, government responses, and domestic obstacles. Additionally, it examines the role of innovation, technological advancement, and the linkages between social and economic policies, drawing comparative insights from Germany’s economic model. The study concludes with recommendations for achieving sustained growth, with an emphasis on structural reforms, adaptive strategies, and a forward-looking approach to positioning Japan competitively in the evolving global economy.</p> Habib Badawi Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 199 210 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4924 ¿How to build a sustainable bioeconomy? Possible trajectories and reflections on the transition challenges https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/ee/article/view/4931 <p>The concept of the bioeconomy has gained increasing visibility in the last decade. From a business perspective, many companies develop and adopt technologies based on biological resources. From a public policy perspective, several countries present strategic plans for developing the bioeconomy. However, there is currently a great diversity of definitions, typologies, and schools of thought around its meaning and scope. This article proposes a comprehensive and broad conceptualization of the bioeconomy. We present a categorization of the main objectives underlying a transition from a fossil economy to one based on the sustainable use of natural resources, as well as the main technological trajectories currently available for this purpose. Finally, we discuss the challenges involved in the creation of new bio-economic enterprises and value chains, contributing to the design of public policies and business strategies for the transition.</p> Pablo Mac Clay Marcelo Sili Copyright (c) 2025 tribución-No Comercial 4.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 4.0) de Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-07-03 2025-07-03 42 85 211 232 10.52292/j.estudecon.2025.4931